When polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Springfield voters will decide who should lead the city, who will direct the public school system and whether gay rights should be protected.

Those outside Springfield will vote on a variety of candidates and issues, and Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller expects a somewhat-higher-than-normal turnout.

He said based on the absentee ballot count, officials expect 16 to 20 percent of voters to show up, which would not be "any higher than another bigger turnout in 2011."

That election also featured five council races, school board elections, and two ballot questions — one prohibiting alcohol sales in certain movie theaters, and another banning smoking in most public places. That election brought less than 16 percent of registered voters to the polls.

Average turnout in the last four April elections has averaged just over 12%. The April 2014 election managed only a 9.63% voter turnout.

The polls will stay open until 7 p.m. Information about the elections — including how to find your polling place, a list of issues, and more — can be found at the county clerk's website.

The News-Leader has done extensive reporting on the election, and that information can be found in our election guide.

The News-Leader will also be gathering results and providing other information throughout the day Tuesday.

When results come in late Tuesday, one precinct will remain uncounted. Schoeller said military absentee ballots aren't totaled until noon on Friday — though that total is a very small percentage of voters.